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How to Install Linux
It's an easier process than you might think! You can even try Linux on your PC before you install it. If you don't like it, ...
Ok here's a fun question.I have one distro of linux installed on a partition. I want to test out another distro on a separate partition (using the same swap partition) and if I like it, I'd like ...
Most of the time, Linux won’t touch your Windows partitions because Windows didn’t shut down cleanly. Fast Startup and hibernation can leave the file system in an "unsafe" state.
I used to have Windows 2000 on my primary partition, XP on the second and my data on the third. I formatted the primary partition with the NTFS file system, after which I put back the NTLDR and ...
Linux systems provide many ways to look at disk partitions. Here's a look at commands you can use to display useful information -- each providing a different format and with a different focus.
One of the most confusing and intimidating parts of installing Linux for dual-booting with Windows is the disk partitioning required.
Create the home partition using the same steps as above. Use all the available free space left for the home partition size. The partition settings should look like this: Size = All remaining free ...
With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern ...
This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Void Linux, providing detailed instructions and tips to help beginners navigate the installation process smoothly.
When you install Linux after Windows, the Linux installer knows how to deal with Windows, resize its partition, and set up a boot loader with an option allowing you to choose Windows at boot time.
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of encrypting a single partition on a Linux machine.
My 386 came with 120 meg disk, That might be large enough to squeeze a basic Linux system on, but I also wanted a little room for a MS DOS partition so I upgraded to a 540 meg hard drive.